On Saturday, a federal judge in Florida dismissed Donald Trump's amended defamation lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal with prejudice, meaning Trump cannot refile the case in district court. This lawsuit, originally seeking $10 billion, claimed that the newspaper defamed Trump by reporting he sent a 'bawdy' birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein.
Judge Darrin Gayles reiterated that Trump failed to demonstrate that the defendants acted with actual malice, a necessary standard for public figures in defamation cases.
Trump's legal team expressed intentions to continue pursuing accountability for what they term 'Fake News.' The dismissal could have implications for Trump's public image and legal approach, as he may now consider seeking appellate review